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24 August 2025 · Leave a Comment

Expecting This Autumn or Winter? Here’s Why You Should Book Your Newborn Photography Session Now

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Are you due to welcome your little one in September, October, November, or December? First of all…congratulations! 

This is such a special time, and there’s no better way to preserve those early memories than with a professional newborn photography session.

Sweet newborn asleep curled in a soft fluffy white blanket

If you’re based in Southbourne, Bournemouth, or the surrounding Dorset area, now is the perfect time to secure your spot for a newborn shoot. Here’s why booking early is key — and how I can help you capture those precious first moments forever.

Why Book Your Newborn Photography Session in Advance?

The first few weeks after birth are a whirlwind of love, cuddles, and sleepless nights. It’s also the ideal window for capturing those dreamy, curled-up newborn portraits… ideally within the first 5–14 days after birth. This is when your baby is still sleepy, snuggly, and content being gently posed.

By booking your session before your baby arrives, you can:

  • Guarantee a space in my schedule (I only take a limited number of newborn bookings per month to allow flexibility).
  • Plan ahead stress-free – once your baby is born, all you have to do is let me know, and we’ll confirm your shoot date.
  • Take one more thing off your list! You’ll already have your photographer sorted – no last-minute Googling needed.

Close up of Sweet newborn asleep curled in a soft fluffy white blanket

What to Expect from a Newborn Session at My Southbourne Studio

My beautiful natural light studio located in Southbourne is designed specially for you. From Maternity to newborns and younger babies, it’s a space where they, and you, can relax. It’s a bright, calm space.

🍂 Due in Autumn or Winter? Don’t Miss Out!

Babies due in September, October, November, or December often arrive during a very busy time for photography studios … especially in the run-up to Christmas. Booking your newborn shoot in with me now means:

  • You get a confirmed spot during peak season
  • Beautiful images in time for Christmas gifts, birth announcements, or family keepsakes

Ready to Book Your Newborn Photography Session?

If you’re an expecting parent in Southbourne, Bournemouth, or nearby, I’d love to help you plan a beautiful newborn session. Booking while you’re still pregnant means you’ll have peace of mind knowing those magical first days will be captured beautifully.

Black and white photo of a Dad and newborn baby asleep in his hands

To reserve your spot, simply fill in my form on my Contact Me page or drop me a message with your due date. I’ll take a deposit and pencil you in, and we’ll confirm the exact date once your little one arrives.

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One of my brothers is in town this weekend and as we don’t live near each other we don’t see each other often enough. I’m a little bit emotional. He’s a connection to my past. And he’s also just generally a good egg and lots of fun to be with. 

Hope you all have a good weekend. Xx
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I’ll just keep posting and hoping that my posts get seen by lovely new parents to be that are looking for a newborn photographer to help them remember these moments. 🫶

My diary is looking lovely with summer due dates booking in. Send me a message if you’d like info about my sessions in my Southbourne studio. Xx
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Captured in my relaxed, natural light studio in Southbourne.

If you’re expecting, it’s the perfect time to book your newborn session ✨
Message me with your due date and I’d be happy to send you more info. Xx
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7 months is a pretty perfect age for baby portraits. You’re going to want to remember this stage! 🥰

If you missed out on a newborn photoshoot this might be your sign to get in touch. Just pop me a message, I’d love to give you more info about a relaxed session in my studio in Southbourne. 🤍
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These stages deserve to be captured and my milestone shoots are perfect for this. Simple and timeless and always so fun!

This little lady was SO sweet. Dancing and chatting away. She really made me miss my daughter at this age. 🥹

If you’re after a maternity, newborn, milestone or family shoot this summer get in touch as soon as you can as my diary is open and booking up! 🫶
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Honestly, those sweet, sleepy newborn days pass in a blur… it’s one of the reasons I adore photographing this stage. It’s such a gentle, quiet kind of magic ✨
You deserve to have these moments to come back to.

I’m booking in Spring and Summer due dates. 
Send me a message if you’re interested in a newborn photoshoot in my Southbourne studio. ✨
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